The Greatest Bits Of Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman, the comedian who constantly asserted he never told a joke in his life, was posthumously back in the news this week. Though for many years much has been made of his rumored death hoax, Kaufman’s brother added fuel to the gossipy fire when he invited a woman he believed to be his brother’s 24-year-old daughter on stage to report the comic is alive and well. In the days that followed, it was revealed to have been an elaborate ploy—but also, in a way, a fitting tribute to the late performance artist. Kaufman was not your traditional comic: He built his legacy on a series of public stunts that put him somewhere between Yoko Ono and Jerry Springer. The enigmatic performer left behind a long list of intricate gags that still dazzle us to this day. Here, to remind you of his artistic, self-aware comedic brilliance, DYR has put together a look back at his best non-jokes.

Kaufman vs. Michael Richards on Fridays

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